What Is PlagiarismMany students sincerely do not know all the nuances associated with Internet Plagiarism. When to document sources? What is proper paraphrasing? What is meant by 'common knowledge references?' Can I simply copy photos or pictures off the Internet? The English Department at Purdue University has put together an excellent and informative website entitled, "Avoiding Plagiarism" that succinctly explains Plagiarism and provides well-structured examples for both faculty and students. A quick "Plagiarism Quiz" developed by Karen Cajka, the former Tri-Campus Freshman English Coordinator at the University of Connecticut, can be downloaded for use in the classroom. In addition, the School of Education at the University of Indiana has put together a tutorial, "How to Recognize Plagiarism," that students can review at their leisure. Ted Frick, an Associate Professor in the School of Education, has also developed an exemplary, interactive, 10 question quiz on "How to Recognize Plagiarism" |